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• Microsoft Examines Causes of ‘Cyberchondria’

  A Microsoft study suggests that self-diagnosis by search engine leads Web searchers to conclude the worst about what ails them. Posted Nov 25 2008, 02:03 PM by NYT > Technology Filed under: Microsoft Corp|MSFT|NASDAQ, Computers and the Internet, Medicine and Health, Search Engines, Hypochondria, cyberchondria

• Yahoo Bid Is Over, Microsoft Says

  Steven A. Ballmer’s stance may force Yahoo’s next chief executive to find another way to revive the company’s profit. Posted Nov 19 2008, 10:39 PM by NYT > Technology Filed under: Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Microsoft Corp|MSFT|NASDAQ, Yahoo Inc|YHOO|NASDAQ, Ballmer, Steven A

• Microsoft to Offer Free Security Software

  With the move, the software giant appears to be taking aim at McAfee and Symantec, its chief rivals in the PC security market. Posted Nov 19 2008, 10:11 AM by NYT > Technology Filed under: Microsoft Corp|MSFT|NASDAQ, Computer Security

• Video Game Review | Gears of War 2: In a Complex Gaming Age, Faith in the Simple Virtues of Mayhem

  At the thrill-ride level, Gears of War 2, for the Xbox 360, is one of the most satisfying games of the year. But it suffers by taking itself far too seriously. Posted Nov 14 2008, 09:04 PM by NYT > Technology Filed under: Microsoft Corp|MSFT|NASDAQ, Computer and Video Games, Gears of War 2 (Video Game), Epic Games

• Microsoft’s Chief Denies Any Interest in Buying Yahoo

  The comments by Steven A. Ballmer set off a 13 percent decline in Yahoo’s share price. Posted Nov 07 2008, 09:43 PM by NYT > Business Filed under: Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Microsoft Corp|MSFT|NASDAQ, Yahoo Inc|YHOO|NASDAQ, Search Engines

• On Security, Microsoft Reports Progress and Alarm

  In the latest edition of its “Security Intelligence Report,” Microsoft said that the security 0f its Windows operating system has significantly improved. Posted Nov 02 2008, 10:16 PM by NYT > Technology Filed under: Microsoft Corp|MSFT|NASDAQ, Software, Computer Security, Computer Viruses, Web Browsers

• Video Game Review | LittleBigPlanet: The Look Is Tawdry, but the Possibilities Are Virtually Endless

  LittleBigPlanet is the title the PlayStation 3 has been awaiting for two years. Posted Oct 29 2008, 08:01 AM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Microsoft Corp|MSFT|NASDAQ, Computers and the Internet, Computer and Video Games, Nintendo Co Ltd|NTDOY|other-OTC, SONY Corporation|SNE|NYSE, LittleBigPlanet (Video Game)

• Microsoft Introduces Windows 7, Ending Vista Brand

  The next version of Windows, whose release date has not been announced, will be called Windows 7, doing away with the Vista name. Posted Oct 28 2008, 10:12 PM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Microsoft Corp|MSFT|NASDAQ, Computers and the Internet, Word Processing, New Models, Design and Products

• Microsoft to Test Windows 7, a Successor to Vista

  Test copies of its next Windows operating system will be given to developers, while dropping the name Vista for the new product. Posted Oct 28 2008, 09:56 AM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Microsoft Corp|MSFT|NASDAQ, Computers and the Internet, Software, New Models, Design and Products

• Microsoft Plans ‘Cloud’ Operating System

  The company said it would begin offering a new “cloud” operating system that would manage the relationship between software inside the computer and on the Web. Posted Oct 27 2008, 04:50 PM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Microsoft Corp|MSFT|NASDAQ, Computers and the Internet, Wireless Communications, Software

• Microsoft Unveils ‘Cloud’ Operating System

  The company said it would begin offering a new “cloud” operating system that would manage the relationship between software inside the computer and on the Web. Posted Oct 27 2008, 12:54 PM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Microsoft Corp|MSFT|NASDAQ, Computers and the Internet, Wireless Communications, Software

• Microsoft Goes Far Afield to Study Emerging Markets

  A nine-person team at Microsoft Research India assesses whether quirky ideas can make technology useful to those who have heretofore lived without it. Posted Oct 26 2008, 06:55 PM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Microsoft Corp|MSFT|NASDAQ, Computers and the Internet, Research, Agriculture, India, Sociology, Bangalore (India)

• Video Game Review | Fable II: Date With Destiny of Your Choosing

  Fable II, a new role-playing game from Microsoft for the Xbox 360, is a thoroughly insightful piece of entertainment wrapped in a colorful, almost deceptively simple package. Posted Oct 24 2008, 08:10 AM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Microsoft Corp|MSFT|NASDAQ, Computer and Video Games, Fable II (Video Game)

• Microsoft’s Profit Rises, but Outlook Is Cautious

  Sales and profit slightly surpassed Wall Street’s expectations but Microsoft delivered a cautious outlook for the months ahead. Posted Oct 23 2008, 09:53 PM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Company Reports, Microsoft Corp|MSFT|NASDAQ, Software

• Microsoft Reports Slight Profit Rise and Lowers Outlook

  Sales and profit slightly surpassed Wall Street’s expectations but Microsoft delivered a cautious outlook for the months ahead. Posted Oct 23 2008, 02:58 PM by partners.userland.com Filed under: Company Reports, Microsoft Corp|MSFT|NASDAQ, Software